Also means
religious cult or splinter group
Usage Note
Sekte carries a negative connotation in German, implying a manipulative or authoritarian religious group. Officially, German authorities prefer neue religiöse Bewegung (new religious movement) as a neutral alternative. The word should be used with care.
Examples
"Die Behörden warnten vor einer Sekte, die junge Menschen gezielt anwarb."
Natural Translation
The authorities warned against a sect that was deliberately recruiting young people.
Literal Translation
The authorities warned against a sect that young people deliberately recruited.
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